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Billhead and Envelope of Louis Saroni & Co., San Francisco, California, January 18, 1887

Billhead and Envelope of Louis Saroni & Co., San Francisco, California, January 18, 1887

This archival item consists of a billhead and a postal envelope from Louis Saroni & Co., a confectionery company located at 118 & 120 Davis Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead and envelope are dated January 18, 1887, and were addressed to C. Augustine in San Andreas, California. The company, initially known as the Pacific Coast Candy Co., was founded by Louis Saroni and was among the first on the West Coast to utilize steam-powered confectionery production. The records reflect the business activities of Louis Saroni & Co., which succeeded Hirschfeld & Saroni. David Hirschfeld and Louis Saroni were both German Jewish immigrants.

Billhead - D. Block & Co., San Francisco, California, September 17, 1886

Billhead - D. Block & Co., San Francisco, California, September 17, 1886

Billhead & Envelope - D Block company in San Francisco, Ca. selling trunks, valises Ladies and Gents Traveling Satchels. Location is an overstamp for the address of 107 Sansome Street in S.F..The printed address is 163 First Street in Portland, Oregon and notes the factory at Guerrere Street in S.F....great litho of trunk both on BH and envelope.

Billhead - Schweitzer & Co., San Francisco, California, March 19, 1891

Billhead - Schweitzer & Co., San Francisco, California, March 19, 1891

Billhead from Schweitzer & Co., importers of hosiery, gloves, corsets, ladies' and children's underwear, white goods, embroidery, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and a full line of fancy goods, located at 29 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. Dated March 19, 1891. The bill lists purchases made by C. Agostini, located in San Andreas. The billhead features ornate script lettering, including the company name and address, and a decorative border. It also includes a list of the items purchased and their prices, along with an itemized breakdown of the total cost.